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Add 72/96 and 20/27

72/96 + 20/27 is 161/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 27 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    72/96 = 72 × 9/96 × 9 = 648/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    20/27 = 20 × 32/27 × 32 = 640/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/864 + 640/864 = 648 + 640/864 = 1288/864
  5. 1288/864 simplified gives 161/108
  6. So, 72/96 + 20/27 = 161/108
    In mixed form: 153/108

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